Phyllis Siebern

Phyllis Siebern is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona. She draws on a broad background in mental health to help people find practical tools for change. Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth, with room for empathy and even a bit of humor when it helps the work.

She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addictions. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and issues such as forgiveness, personality disorders, and self-harm. Phyllis approaches these concerns by teaching skills and offering clear feedback rather than relying on jargon.

Phyllis uses approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she incorporates mindfulness principles into sessions. That means she often helps people notice thoughts and reactions, practice new coping skills, and test changes in day-to-day life. Sessions are practical and skill-focused while still attending to the person's emotional experience.

She aims to make therapy feel accessible. People can expect a candid conversation about goals, regular check-ins on progress, and concrete strategies to try between visits. Change is framed as possible but gradual, and the emphasis is on realistic steps that fit into real life.

Phyllis brings three years of formal counseling experience as an LPC. She practices in Arizona and offers services in English. To start, readers are invited to use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Mindfulness and skills-based work for online therapy

Phyllis uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice the present moment and how thoughts and feelings arise. Mindfulness work can help reduce reactivity and increase clarity about what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments to change mood and daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense interpersonal moments. It is especially useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when people want clear steps to follow.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level, adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and use strategies learned in therapy across daily routines. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs.